Elizabeth Banks to make directorial debut with Pitch Perfect 2

Universal Pictures has announced that the much-anticipated sequel to hit comedy Pitch Perfect will be the directorial debut of its producer, Elizabeth Banks.

Banks, who had a supporting role in the 2012 hit comedy, will also reprise her role as producer along with Max Handelman through their joint production company Brownstone Productions.
Stars Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson are also expected to return in the upcoming sequel, which is scheduled to release in 2015.